The army on the land had not been beaten.

It was not even certain that his fleet had been conquered.

They endeavored thus to revive the ruined commander's sinking courage, and to urge him to make a new effort to retrieve his fortunes.
But all was in vain.

Antony was sunk in a hopeless despondency.
Cleopatra was determined on going to Egypt, and he must go too.

He distributed what treasure remained at his disposal among his immediate followers and friends, and gave them advice about the means of concealing themselves until they could make peace with Octavius.